What to do if breast engorgement is painful and there is a lump

The pain and lumps in the breasts are usually caused by milk accumulation during weaning. The breasts will feel hotter and heavier, which is very uncomfortable. The pain and lumps caused by breast engorgement are not very serious, so new mothers don’t need to worry too much. The solution does not involve drugs, and some relief methods can have a good effect. So, what should I do if my breasts are swollen and painful and there are lumps? Let’s take a look below.

During the weaning period, many mothers have some milk lumps in their breasts. When you touch them with your hands, you can feel something like a lump. This is mainly related to milk congestion. Generally, there is no need to worry too much. You don’t need to take any medication during this period. Just wait for the milk secretion to stop naturally.

During weaning, the lumps in the breasts will make mothers feel uncomfortable. So, what should mothers do if there are lumps in the breasts during weaning? You can try some small folk remedies to relieve them.

1. Oral administration of ethoxyethyl ester is suitable for one or two days after delivery, before the start of lactation. Take 3-5 mg each time, 3 times a day, for 5 consecutive days.

2. Take vitamin B6 after starting breastfeeding and before weaning. Under the guidance of a doctor, you can take vitamin B6 to relieve breast engorgement and hardening of the breasts, 200 mg each time, 3 times a day, for 3 consecutive days.

3. Taking roasted malt water is suitable for the early postpartum period and before weaning. You can use 50-100 grams of roasted malt, add water to boil and take it, 1 dose per day for 3 consecutive days.

How many days does it take to grow milk after weaning?

Because the mother continues to feed the baby during the breastfeeding period, it is easy for the mother's milk to increase when weaning. So how many days will it take for the milk to increase during weaning? The time it takes for milk to increase during weaning varies from person to person. For some mothers, it may take longer, but the average is 7-8 days. When your breasts are severely swollen, you can use a breast pump to suck them out first to prevent milk stasis and mastitis. At the same time, you should pay attention to controlling the water intake in your diet, otherwise you will bloat even more.

Weaning should be gradual. The production of milk is the result of the combined action of prolactin and the lactation reflex. During the weaning process, the baby sucks less time and frequency, and the secretion of prolactin also decreases. This is a natural process. The key to weaning is to reduce stimulation of the breast nipples. In addition to reducing sucking, avoid letting the baby touch the breast. When breast engorgement causes discomfort, you can squeeze out a small amount of milk, but you should not over-squeeze to avoid stimulation and excessive milk secretion. You can also use ice packs to cool your breasts to reduce discomfort. In addition, you can also use some medications to stop milk production under the guidance of a doctor.